The range of artistic approaches on show in 'Intersections: Contemporary Art and Tradition’ all, in one way or another, take inspiration from the formal and conceptual characteristics of East Asian art. At the same time, they push their boundaries: a porcelain vase becomes filigree mesh; subversive purpose appears behind decorative order.

The Museum für Asiatische Kunst will close in January 2017 in preparation for its relocation to the Humboldt Forum. This exhibition marks a farewell to Dahlem and, through its large variety of artistic approaches, gives a perspective on the diverse ideas addressing the here and now in the Humboldt Forum.

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Opening times

Opening times on public holidays Plan your visit Last admission and ticket sales 30 minutes before closing time.

Please note that due to preparations for the transfer to the Humboldt Forum the Collection of South, Southeast, and Central Asian Art on the ground floor, that contains, amongst others, the famous 'Turfan' collection as well as art from India, have been closed since 11 January 2016.

Extended opening time Fri 6 to Sun 8 January 2017Over the weekend of 7–8 January, the Ethnologisches Museum and the Museum für Asiatische Kunst will open their doors for the last time at their current location, before preparing in readiness for the move to Humboldt Forum. For this reason, the opening hours on this weekend will be extended and special events will be on offer.Fri 6 January 2017: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat 7 January 2017: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun 8 January 2017 : 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.